[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23886]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 2008

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I wish to recognize The 
Heritage Foundation on the 35th anniversary of their founding. Since 
1973, Heritage has been a stalwart in promoting and educating the 
American people on the merits of conservative, free market principles. 
Their belief in the power of individual liberty, American values, and 
limited government is matched by their dedication to a strong national 
defense.
  The Heritage Foundation has been intricately involved in the rise of 
modern conservatism. It has benefited from the strong leadership of 
individuals like Executive Vice President and CEO Phillip Truluck. Phil 
is a native of South Carolina and graduate of the University of South 
Carolina. Additionally, the late Tom Roe of Greenville, South Carolina, 
was a longtime trustee and endowed the Thomas A. Roe Institute of 
Economic Policy at The Heritage Foundation.
  From its influence in the days of the Reagan Revolution to the 
Contract with America and in promoting a strong national defense and 
sound economic growth in the aftermath of September 11th, I commend The 
Heritage Foundation for over three decades of important work to help 
our Nation's leaders build a stronger America.

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